The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-25

door OF the rear CO3Cn. Ont stepped ME-.
Charlie Collier, with uncovered head, and inn
mediately Mr.. Cleveland followed, with hat
on head. There was tremendous cheering as
the multitude saw the president. He paused a
moment, smiled and quietly lifted his hat.
Then he descended the steps. In moment
Mr. Henry W. Grady, with Mrs. Cleveland ON
his arm, disembarked. Still louder cheering
rang out as the crowd caught sight of 'the
first lady of the land.
Then followed the other members of the
party. Simultaneously with the party's quit
ting the train the heavens became lurid. Red
lights had been placed along the entrance to
the carshed, and as the party made their exit
each ones face was Illuminated with a red
glow. Sentinels were stationed all along the
line to prevent q rush, and the pathway to the
carriages was unobstructed. The visitors en-
tered theG carriages, which were driven to
Pryor street, along in front of the Kimball
house to Decatur street, thence to
the ladies' entrance. Here was another
immense crowd, which fairly blocked the
streets. A strong detachment of the Horse
Guard with Captain John NIilledge in COM
mand, guarded the entrance. All along Deca-
tur streets were throngs of ladies aud gentle
men, standing out in the rain and undergoing
all sorts of discomforts that they might see the
president and his wife. AS Mr.. Cleveland was
walking across the sidewalk to the hotel door,
and old confederate veteran, regardless of the
interference of the soldiers, ran up to him and
patted him on the back. No sooner had the
party entered the door than the crowds in the
streets dispersed.
The <imball was taxed to its utmost capacity
last night.
The people wanted to see the president and
his wife, and it seemed as If every available
foot of space in the lower halls and corridors
was taken up.
AS the carriage bearing the presidential
party drew near the hotel, the crowds pro-
ceeded, with cool deliberation, to yell them
selves hoarse. How they did yell 1t was the
old-fashioned yell, right from the heart, and
meant volumes.
The ladies' entrance to the Kimball was
guarded all the evening by thirty members of
the Governors Horse Guard, while squad of
twelve OR fifteen, under the personal COM
mand of Captain Milledge, cleared the pas
sage way from the top of the steps leading
from the hall near the ladies' entrance to the
door of what is now the presidents private
parlor. On the Railways and the stairways
leading above were crowded with many of At
lanta's fair ladies, each anxious to catch
GLIMPSE be it ever SO slight, of the president
and especially of Mrs. Cleveland.
Soon the word was passed that they were
coming.
First came Postmaster-General Villas
Colonel lamont Senator ColQuitt with Mrs,
Villas on his arm, DR.. Bryant.
''The president" was the exclamation as
short, muscular man, whose features were so
well known, was seen approaching. On his
left arm was President Collier of the expo
sition, and on his right General =. M. b,
YopQe, eomnlandalft of the military forces.
Their came Mrs. Cleveland, leaning ON the
arm OF Mr.. Henry w. Grady. The appearance of
the presidential party was the signal for a
hearty clipping of hands.
The doors closed upon the party but the
people would not disperse. Everybody want
ing at least Zone more glimpse" of the distin-
gufShed guest. The door swung open several
times as Mr.. Beermann, who had received them
as they entered the room, passed to and fro
looking out for the comfort of his guests and
with each opening ladies, and gentlemen also,
endeavored to get another look. But they were
disappointed, and when it was announced
that neither the president nor Mrs. Cleveland
would appear again during the night, the peo-
pie about the door moved away. The door
was guarded during the night by the members
of the Horse Guard with drawn swords.
But the crowds on the arcades and in the cor
ridors still fingered, eager and anxious to see
or hear the president. Cries of "Cleveland,"
"Cleveland," were followed by cries for Mr.
Grady and Governor Gordon. AT the request
Of President and Mrs. Cleveland, Mr. Grady
appeared on the first arcade and said that
President and Mrs. Cleveland had honored
the city with their presence; that they were
very much fatigued from the effects of their
long journey, and while they could not appear
again tonight, they would devote the whole
of tomorrow and the day after TO the
people of Georgia He urged that the
hotel be cleared and that the noise cease, APP
pealing to the galantry of Georgia in the
name of Mrs. Cleveland, and saying that he
noise would cease and the fair guest would
sleep as peacefully in her room at the hotel as
she would i'll her own home in Oakview.
With one cheer for the speaker the crowd
quietly dispersed and all was quiet.
Supper for twelve persons was set in room
f15, at II 80 last night for the presidential
party.
Tie order came in late, but Mrs Schofeld,
the steward; and Mr.. Schneider, chief pre-
pared neat supper, with the following
menu:
Broiled Pompano Ia Matre dhotel, Parisienne
potatoes.
Filet de Bnuf aux Compigons,
French stringbeans.
Broiled Quail on Toast
Fried oysters, in crumbs
Lamb Chops Dreaded
French Peas.
Omelettc an Con6lure,
Chicken Salad.
FIjrida Oranges
Malaga Grapes
Assorted Cakes
The party had taken supper on the train,
and decided that they did not care for any
thing else The president and Mrs Cleveland
took a light lunch of milk and crackers, and
the supper was not served
AS the special train from Marietta to Eliza
beth proceeded on its journey, cracking be-
meath its burden Of living freight, the hills
were dotted with lights. Campbell's hill
looked like sea Of brilliant stars in the frma-
ment. The marble works were illuminated,
and the breezes swayed the Chinese lanterns
like ocean pillows in storm Trains left
Marietta both on the State road and the
Marietta and North Georgia railroad, filled to
their utmost capacity. Marietta is filled to
Overlooking, and it was a difficult matter TO
obtain bed, much less a room there.
Elizabeth last night was crowned with
honor. The largest crowd ever gathered in
that classic city was assembled there to greet
the president and see the illumination. And
as the clouds around Kennesaw wero tinged
with flashes Of red shout after shout rent the
air. One enthusiastic Elizabethian shouted:
THAT red lantern at old man Hamcs is the
purtiest thing l ever seem" The red fash was
succeeded by a more subdued color, and the en-
tire cloud quivercd like charged with cleo
trcity and flashed alternately as ii the battle
OF twenty-three years ago was about
being fought over. During the time spent in
waiting for the arrival Of the presidents train
the youthful population INDUCED in the pas
time Of calling the role Of Elizabeth's Benton,
"Buifalo Bill" "June tho Snorer," Jenny
Scroggins, One-eyed Mol and Billy Bowlegs.